Structural Design Engineer Location: Bedford Contract Type: Full-time On behalf of a highly successful main contractor, we are keen to speak with motivated and detail-driven Structural Design Engineers to join their in-house Structural Design team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects within a supportive, hands-on construction environment. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is: * Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic * Confident in applying basic structural engineering principles * Experienced in British construction methods, products, and standards * Skilled in design using British Standards and Eurocodes for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures * Competent in producing detailed designs using both hand calculations and modern software tools * Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds * Able to communicate clearly through reports, sketches, and verbal discussions * Comfortable attending site visits, meetings, and responding to site queries Typical Workload As part of the role, you will: * Check third-party designs for both permanent and temporary works * Produce your own designs for temporary and permanent works * Troubleshoot and resolve site-based technical issues * Create 3D models and structural designs (predominantly reinforced concrete and steel frames) to explore options and value engineering opportunities * Attend site to provide technical support and liaise with teams on design matters Whats on Offer You’ll have the chance to broaden your skills and knowledge in a friendly, inclusive workplace. Benefits include: * Exposure to a diverse range of projects across the construction sector * Supervision and mentoring from an in-house Chartered Civil & Structural Engineer (FIStructE, MICE) with over 40 years’ experience * Support and guidance towards achieving professional membership with IStructE (Chartered or Associate) * Opportunities to expand your expertise into civil engineering design, including highways, external works, and drainage design using the latest In-Flow software Interviews will take place in October so please submit your CV for this exciting opportunity now